Resolution Supporting Buttenschon and Griffo Efforts to Address Out-of-state Landlord Problems

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS   GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE     WHEREAS,  there have been mounting concerns over out-of-state landlords acquiring various housing facilities in the Mohawk Valley Region who have not acted in good faith to properly care for the well-being of local residents and, at times,…

Resolution Opposing the Consumer and Small Business Protection Act

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS   GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE     WHEREAS,  state legislation entitled the “Consumer and Small Business Protection Act” has been introduced by State Senator Comrie and Assemblymember Weinstein (S.795/A.7138);  and   WHEREAS,  the legislation purports to increase protections for consumers and small businesses but…

Resolution Opposing Accelerates Timetable to Replace HFC Refrigeration

APPROVED APRIL 9, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS   GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE     WHEREAS,  New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed, through the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), to phase out refrigerators and air conditioners that use hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s) – the main refrigerant currently used in these appliances;  and  …